In urban squares and on city streets, everyone gets a space of their own. So why settle for sitting when you can lie back, lean, dangle in the air or sway sideways? Here, we’ve put together a selection of urban outdoor products to make squares and streets more comfortable, more welcoming and accessible to all. Whether sitting alone or hanging out with others, anyone can find the perfect perch.
”In Sweden’s southern city of Laholm, two of Nola’s mini-park Parklet installations welcome locals to the town square.”
In Sweden’s southern city of Laholm, two of Nola’s mini-park Parklet installations welcome locals to the town square. The installations transformed Stortorget (as Laholm’s town square is called in Swedish) into a welcoming meeting point for residents and visitors alike.
Design Thomas Bernstrand
Kajen Sun Lounger is a reclined elegant sun lounger in wood, with or without a footrest or as a single extended sofa. A gently curved seat and high ribbed back provide comfortable seating.
Design Nola
Making space for the temporary, the imaginary and the unexpected, the multipurpose Parklet system can be installed in a wide variety of environments.
Design AJ Landskap
Distinguished by its generous proportions and sweeping contours , Riddarholmen is more than a seat. Riddarholmen creates a hang out for people of all ages.
Design Broberg & Ridderstråle
Cane park bench is an elegant outdoor two-seater design with a contouring seat and backrest. A tabletop can be ordered separately.
Design Nola
Akalla is a shading structure with oiled oak beams supported by black steel posts. A version with a plywood parts is available to provide support for a roof of corrugated metal, plastic or sedum.
“Långbordet is an expandable and modular system suitable for various kinds of spaces.”
Långbordet was created for connecting spaces and people. The table and seats adapt easily to different types of environments.
Design Fredrik Toller
When Sweco Arkitekter was commissioned by Jernhusen to redesign Centralplan outside Stockholm Central Station, a new line of park benches was installed to the site.
Design Broberg & Ridderstråle
When space is tight, outdoor furniture solutions like Parco make room for more. The group consists of sleek seating and a streamlined table that are easy to cluster together, making them ideal for compact spaces.
Design Mats Aldén
With their contemporary styles and laid-back comfort, the designs in this furniture group bring relaxed seating to any type of setting.
Design Blenda Design
The Paxa Light furniture group is a stylish alternative to the original Paxa series. Paxa Light has a "lighter" and more minimalist design than the other products in the Paxa …
Design Thomas Bernstrand
Crafted in the same style as the individual Korg products, this modular furniture system is as flexible as it is versatile. The system is comprised of armchairs, backed benches and modular units.
Design David Taylor
The Frank furniture group makes a straightforward statement. Each of the three designs is strongly contemporary while able to complement traditional settings.
”The concourse was originally designed as a thoroughfare for pedestrians and vehicles that would facilitate access to the station.”
When Sweco Architects redesigned Centralplan, the open-air concourse outside Stockholm’s central train station, they decided to commission a new line of park benches for the site.
For many years, a redevelopment project has been underway, aiming to make the site more welcoming to visitors, and more secure and accessible to cyclists and pedestrians. The new development includes wide pedestrian walkways, bicycle lanes, outdoor seating areas, planters and trees.
A former car park has been refurbished and transformed into a social and safe meeting place for residents in Fittja. Architecture: Arkitema.
The growing district of Kärrtorp in southern Stockholm, has been renovated to create a working and attractive meeting place for residents and visitors.
The local bus terminals situated at Råslätts Centrum and Viktoriaplan have been redesigned, and Nola’s outdoor shelters and public space seating are key parts of the project.
Furniture ranges Frank and Parco plays a big role in the renovation and design of the pedestrian street Östra Drottninggatan in central Gävle, designed by the landscape architecture office Karavan.
Nola has in collaboration with Temagruppen developed unique seating furniture for the Z-square, located in Leksand, taking inspiration from the classic Leksand chair.
Design Blenda Design
Blenda is a bicycle stand that can also create a sleek barrier. Bicycles can be securely fastened to the upper portion, with the wheel and frame secured on either side.
Design Nina Jobs
A resting place / support in public environments when you need to take a break easily and smoothly.
Design Broberg & Ridderstråle
Frame Litterbin. A spacious and modern litterbin with a simple shape with a roof. Available in sizes 120 or 240 litres.
Design Andreas Sture & Olle Anderson
Elbin's bite-like opening makes it easy to place rubbish directly inside.
”Overlooking quality or the importance of maintenance and repair can be costly further on.”Henrik Edlund, CEO
The secret to creating public space products with long lifespans is making them part of a regular maintenance routine. Outdoor products require continuous care, necessitating discussions between manufacturers and public space stakeholders even before they are produced. At Nola, design plays a key role in making products that require minimal maintenance while still offering maximum durability.
“Integrated lighting at the top illuminates the signs, notices and advertisements pinned beneath it.”
This original design is crafted in the shape of a column, making it easy to see. Bill Post offers a bigger surface area than traditional notice boards. Integrated lighting at the top illuminates the signs, notices and advertisements pinned beneath it. The column’s height and distinctive shape draws attention to the notices attached to it, and can provide a meeting point in public areas.
